Applications Engineering Intern chez Marki Microwave

JOB SUMMARY

As an Applications Engineering Intern at Marki Microwave's San Diego location, you will engage directly with customers to support their needs and manage key online resources such as the company website and datasheets. This role is pivotal in handling direct interactions including phone calls and emails, responding to specific customer or sales team requests, and performing advanced bench testing and measurements of our microwave components. This internship is ideal for students eager to apply their technical knowledge in a customer-focused setting within the high frequency RF industry, ensuring a hands-on experience in a dynamic environment. All internships are 10 weeks duration. Internship dates are from 6/22/2026 to 9/4/2026. All interns must be available for the entirety of the internship dates in order to be considered.

 This role will require access to information controlled under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR, 15 CFR §§ 730-780) and likely the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR, 22 CFR §§ 120-130). Applicants for this position must be one of a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or other Protected Individual (as defined under 8 USC § 1324b(a)(3)).s.  

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Directly interact with customers through phone, email, and other communication channels to understand and meet their technical needs.
• Manage updates and maintenance of technical datasheets and the company website to ensure accuracy and ease of customer use.
• Perform hands-on bench testing and advanced measurements of RF/Microwave components, creating reports and documentation frequently requested by customers.
• Collaborate with the engineering team to resolve complex customer inquiries and provide detailed technical advice.
• Present results and customer feedback to the engineering team at the conclusion of the internship via a readout meeting.
• Promote an ethics-based business culture within the organization.

 REQUIREMENTS 

• College undergraduate studying Electrical Engineering with an interest in RF, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field required.
• Strong academic record (minimum GPA 2.8).
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple customer interactions smoothly.
• Experience or strong interest in customer service or technical support roles.
• Demonstrated ability to perform detailed technical tasks and an understanding of RF/Microwave testing is preferred

 CORE COMPETENCIES

• Business Acumen: Awareness and knowledge of and insight into the organization’s vision, structure, culture, philosophy, operating principles, values, and code of ethics; ability to apply this understanding appropriately to diverse situations. Knowledge, insight, and understanding of business concepts, tools, and processes that are needed for making sound decisions in the context of the company’s business; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.
• Change: Knowledge of and ability to align the organization’s people and culture with changes in business strategy, organizational structure, technology and business processes.

• Communication: Successful communication involves five components. Verbal communication refers to your ability to speak clearly and concisely. Nonverbal communication includes the capacity to project positive body language and facial expressions.     Written communication refers to your skillfulness in composing text messages, reports, and other types of documents. Visual communication involves your ability to relay information using pictures and other visual aids. Active listening should also be considered a key communication soft skill because it helps you listen to and actually hear what others say. You need to be able to listen to understand how to best communicate with someone.

• Strategic Thinking: Understands business issues and opportunities and translates or aligns them to a vision, strategy and plans to chart a course of action.

• Teamwork: Collaborate with others to achieve common goals. Build strong, positive working relationships with supervisor and team members/coworkers. Exercise the ability to compromise and be adaptable. 
• Problem-Solving / Critical Thinking: Ability to balance the needs of different people in a solution to a problem. Able to meet the needs of different constituents in the solution of a problem. Able to solve problems with multiple criteria that need to be met. Identifies and assesses all potential responses to a problem. 
• Integrity / Work Ethic: Deal with Conflict Properly. Report Unethical Behavior. Be upfront about your short comings. Be willing to do hard work. Take accountability for your actions. Be a team player. Respect others. Don’t abuse your power. Keep morale up.
• Interpersonal Skills: Interpersonal competencies help you interact, communicate, and collaborate with others effectively. Typical examples of interpersonal skills include empathy, active listening, and emotional intelligence